Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 57 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Never practise before the show.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Never pause, not even once.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Make the story three times too long.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.

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